Building a Brighter Future Today!

“While we recognize that STEM stands for “Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math,” we seek to expand our understanding of the definition beyond the acronym to include the set of knowledge, skills, and mindsets that all students and workers need to succeed in both middle- and high-skill jobs in the modern economy.”

– STEMconnector’s definition of STEM

State of STEM seeks to illustrate the current STEM landscape, including the organizations, systems, and forces that comprise and shape it in a comprehensive way that has not been done before.

The ASTRA State STEM & Innovation Report Cards are the single best source for understanding each state’s outstanding qualities and capacities. ASTRA’s “Innovation X-Ray” also helps inform policy debates with specific and the most current data about federal funding, local economies, and workforce development.